The Battalion: April 28, 2011 by The Battalion

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I think that women have the right to choose and it’s good that those services are offered. I don’t think that women should be deterred or have others’ morals pushed on them.

MSC lectures promote respect over tolerance Krystal Nimigian The Battalion

Narissa Clanton, psychology major, senior

MSC Hospitality hosted lectures that debunked misconceptions about the Islamic faith and created interfaith discussions about religion. Students of all ages, cultures and religious backgrounds filed into Rudder Tower Tuesday evening to take part in the International Dinner Series. The theme for the lecture and open discussion was: “Islam: What Do You Know? ” and it was an endeavor to increase student knowledge on both the religion and culture of Islam. Students were welcomed to attend and receive a full-course meal provided by Shiraz Shish Kabob, and enjoyed informative lectures by a number of well-versed speakers on the topic. “We’ve hosted numerous culture events similar to this one in the past. We’ve had German, Italian, Latin, Japanese-themed dinners and recently a Middle East one as well, but we realized it was such a broad and often misunderstood culture that we decided to offer a focus on the misconceptions,” said Mary Romeo, MSC Hospitality chairwoman. Program director for the event, Michael Stockert, teamed up with Romeo and Shannon Parma, the executive in charge, as well as other colleagues and representatives of the

I’m pro-life, so what they’re doing is a good thing. I believe that they have the right to voice their opinion. It’s important to know all the facts to your argument. Sterling Bennet, international studies major, sophomore

I don’t support it because I wouldn’t want to be bothered if I were walking in to Planned Parenthood. Molly Baker, business major, sophomore

I think it’s a great thing. It is very needed because a lot of people going inside don’t know all the medical issues involved with Planned Parenthood. It’s a good opportunity to give them options if they feel trapped. Brittany Brown, psychology major, senior

See Islam on page 4

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Sidewalk counselors recite the rosary April 2 outside Planned Parenthood in Bryan during the 40 Days for Life campaign.

Pavement prayers Aggies commit Saturdays to sidewalk counseling

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The Battalion As I drive down semi-dark, empty streets toward an inconspicuous building on 29th Street in Bryan, there are already a few people lined up, just off the sidewalk, careful not to obstruct the walkway. Their heads somberly bowed. They face a tall fence of metal bars and a screen that inhibits those outside from looking in and those inside from looking out. I seek out Katie Higdon, director of communication for Brazos Valley Coalition for Life and class of 2010. “There’s already one girl inside,” she says. It is 7:03 a.m. and the sidewalk counselors are already praying in front of Planned Par-

enthood. This is a medical abortion Saturday at this location. One organization stands out to Aggies: the Brazos Valley Coalition for Life. According to ABC News, this organization has entered the national awareness by making the Bryan location one of the most protested Planned Parenthood offices in the nation. Gloria Feldt, former president of Planned Parenthood, labeled Bryan-College Station a bastion of anti-choice sentiment. Regardless of one’s stance on the issue of abortion, this organization’s rise from a single Aggie concerned with an issue to a See Sidewalk on page 11

David Harris: No matter who drafts him, Von Miller will always be ours

very Aggie generation has its moments. Those memories — the plays, the games, the unrivaled atmosphere, the unbridled fervor — that stand the test of time. Those memories, they are ingrained and ever-present to be rehashed and exaggerated through the years. But the memories aren’t just wins and losses. They aren’t just touchdowns or tackles. Rather, they are lasting reminders, untarnished, of what once was. They belong to the 30,000 students who wear maroon, tailgate at Spence, pack Kyle Field reli-

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giously and comprise the Twelfth Man during those autumn Saturdays. And as those same students finish their four years and move over to the west side of Kyle, a new generation is ushered in and new moments are had. Likewise, many generation of Aggies has its player: The guy who provides those students not only with those moments, but also with a sense of pride and reverence. Guys like Jack Pardee, John David Crow, Ray Childress, John Roper, Aaron Wallace, Greg Hill and Dat Nguyen. Guys that live on eternally in Aggie lore. We had Von Miller. See Miller on page 5

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Students run painting company Aggie responds to flyer, becomes business manager Alexandria Randolph

The Battalion Freshman Seth Dingas, an agricultural leadership and development major, has been given a unique opportunity — the chance to be the manager of a $22,000 business. “I basically signed one of those flyers that they pass out in class, the ones that say, ‘Are you interested in an internship? ’ and they contacted me,” Dingas said. He manages the College Station branch of College Works Painting, a company that paints people’s homes and is run by student interns. He enjoys the internship because it gives him real-life, hands-on experience. “The grand opening was after spring break. Since then I’ve made revenue of over $22,000,” he said. The business is growing quickly, and Dingas said he’s looking to expand his payroll with more marketers and painters. Jacob Dees, a sophomore general studies major and a friend of Dingas, is the head of his marketing department for College Works Painting. “Working with him is great,” Dees said. “I work my own time, and I can work it into my own schedule. I had watched him go through the whole interview process, and when he told me he got it, he came to me and said, ‘I could hire you as the head of my marketing team,’” Dees said. For Dees, Dingas is right for the job of manager. “He’s not really lax to where you could slack off and he’d be OK with it. He’s constantly telling me, ‘We need to get out there.’ He’s continually driving me, but not wearing me down,” Dees said. See Painting on page 4

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is highly involved in educational outreach and community service activities. Continued from page 1 Benzerga presented an inMuslim Student Association to troduction of the religion to ensure that the evening’s plans both those generally informed and those entirely unfamiliar were of the highest grade. “I spoke with various mem- by naming and explaining crucial aspects of the religion bers of the association and such as Allah, the Quran and they gave good suggestions the prophets. for guest speakers, lecturers “The purpose of this event and food provisions,” said Stockert, a senior political sci- is to help people better understand the religion of Islam, ence major. regardless of one’s experience Stockert opened the in the subject. I wish to fosevent with an introduction ter interfaith dialogue to limit of the first speaker, Professor Amine Benzerga, who is misconceptions, increase tolerance and improve public life a development associate in the department of aerospace experience. In this way, the engineering at Texas A&M. record will be set straight for those who truly wish to learn Along with Benzerga’s acabout Islam,” Benzerga said. colades, he memorized the Benzerga continued, Quran at a young age and touching on various beliefs

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your life and I will live mine.’ But respect is a result of an attitude that rests in the idea that we might not necessarily agree with the things some people believe, but we are willing to learn about them and hopefully grow to respect them,” Haque said. Each lecture was followed by a period of open discussion in which the audience was encouraged to ask the speaker questions. Junior psychology major Zach Gulde said he attended the event because of his interest in different religions. “I think it’s great that the University hosts these kinds of events. It is beneficial to expose people to unfamiliar subjects that might be normally misunderstood, especially in a conservative place like this,”

world,” Dingas said. Nathan Moore, a senior industrial distribution maContinued from page 1 jor and district manager of the College Works Painting The interview process, branches, said the idea of the which began in the fall of program is not to build the 2010, consisted of six interpainting business, but to build views and several applications. individual students. Out of approximately 1,000 “I teach students the bacandidates from A&M, he and sics of entrepreneurialism and 30 to 40 others were chosen. the skills to start a business,” Dingas’ company, ColMoore said. “We focus more lege Works Painting, is one of many branches throughout on developing people than the U.S., all owned by college the actual painting business.” Moore said it takes a very students. Dingas said the program has been going on for 20 specific type of individual to years and is the largest intern- be a match for the program. “I’m not looking for any ship program in the nation. type of major or year like “The premise is to develop business and communication other [internships]. It’s my skills and to build skills for the job to hire students … to provide them with the skills they business world and the real

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mer pro who trains collegiate athletes trying to make it to the NFL. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are guys, both Pat and Dan, that are After his playing days for the Buffalo Bills really, really conservative when they talk to us ended in 1996, former NFL linebacker Dan about how the players are doing,â&#x20AC;? Branion said. Brandenburg began training college athletes â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Pat said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Geez, this Von Miller? I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hoping to make the leap to the professional seen anybody like him since Derrick Thomas.â&#x20AC;? ranks. First round picks Keith Rivers, Sean For those uninformed, Kansas City Chiefs Weatherspoon and 2010 Defensive Player of linebacker Derrick Thomas was a nine-time the Year Clay Matthews III all learned unPro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL der Brandenburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tutelage. Joby Branion 1990s All-Decade Team, and is generally reof Athletes First, the agency that Aggie linegarded as one of the best pass rushers to ever backer Von Miller chose to represent him, strap on a helmet. He is also a Hall-of-Famer. said that Brandenburg was stunned when he â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at a guy like Von, first worked out the two-time All-American. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trained all of them and he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Von he can do things physically that a lot of guys is the best athlete Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen at lineback- who play in the league canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even imitate,â&#x20AC;? Branion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has a freakish ability to exer,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Branion said. plode off the line and keep his body low and Pat Harlow, a 1991 first round pick who lean in or plant his foot to change direction in played offensive tackle for the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders, is another for- a way that almost defies physics.

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sporadically at defensive end, finishing his freshman season having made few tackles and even less of Continued from page 1 an impact. Mike Sherman took over in Tonight, Miller is going to hear 2008 and implemented a more his name called in the top-10 of stringent way of doing things. One the NFL Draft. He will walk up that Miller had trouble buying into. on stage, shake hands with Commissioner Roger Goodell, hold up Sherman saw Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limitless potential. He also saw an immature his future teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jersey and smile for the cameras. It is the beginning player. After a string of indiscreof what will hopefully be a fruitful tions, Miller was suspended indefinitely and seriously considered NFL career. Whether it be Buffalo or Arizo- transferring until his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adamancy convinced him otherwise. na, San Francisco or Denver, fans It was then that everything will go out in droves to purchase the jersey of the franchiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budding changed. For that, we are all grateful, because if not for that kick in defensive superstar. Sure, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the merchan- the pants, we may have never gotdise along with the opportunity to ten our three seasons, 31 sacks, watch him torment opposing quar- two All-American nods and one terbacks every Sunday. But make Butkus Award. no mistake, he is still ours. We would have never gotten He arrived at A&M in 2007 as an our moments. unrefined physical freak-of-nature We would have been deprived dripping with potential. He played of a hobbled Miller, carrying his

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some guys who can go fast around the corner, some guys who have great spin moves, other guys that can change direction and use leverage to get underneath. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare to find a guy, when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about a pass rusher, who can do all of those things.â&#x20AC;? Teams picking at the top of the draft have to be particularly careful with their selections. The player they choose, in addition to the considerable financial commitment, will become the face of their franchise. Prospects like Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley have seen their stock rise and fall in previous months as franchises weigh their priorities: should we draft based on talent or on character? A player of Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caliber offers the best of both worlds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obviously a rare talent on the field, but I think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more rare in the sense that he is truly, genuinely, a team guy who

team to victory on one good leg as they stared a potentially devastating loss to FIU square in the face. We wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been able to experience him willing his defense to the three goal-line stands that clinched victory over Oklahoma but signified so much more. We would have missed out on his fourth-quarter sack of Nebraskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taylor Martinez, the seminal moment of the 2011 season that sent Kyle into a frenzy the likes of which have never been seen in these parts. There would have been no single-handed takeover of the Texas game, when A&M sent a loud, clear message to its archrival. For that matter, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have seen the rebirth of the Wrecking Crew. Foremost, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gotten to see the maturation of a man. At A&M, the increasingly capacious distance between player

cares about the people around him more so than he cares about himself,â&#x20AC;? Branion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He knows how to lead in the locker room, on and off the field, and he does everything, absolutely everything, for the betterment of the team.â&#x20AC;? Although he flirted with entering the draft after a junior season in which he led the nation in sacks, Miller opted to return for a final year at Kyle Field for three reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He decided to stay and his reasoning was one, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like he was ready,â&#x20AC;? Branion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two, he felt like he had unfinished business back there at A&M; he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completed his mission yet. And three, he loved his teammates and loved the University. I can tell you this â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing this for 16 years, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen anybody who loves their school more than Von Miller.â&#x20AC;?

and student body is alarming. At a school that prides itself on being a family, there is a distinct separation between athlete and non-athlete. Miller legitimately wanted to bridge that gap. He connected with the student body on a level beyond the playing field. He was one of us â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you know, just a little bigger, a little faster, a littler stronger. He truly cared. He cared about his teammates, about this program, about this University. Because of that, he forewent the guaranteed riches the NFL offered following his junior season in order to finish what he started. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confident in his abilities but selfless in his actions. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruthless on the field, compassionate off of it. With the national spotlight on him for the better part of four months, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the ambassador and marketing machine A&M desperately needs, paying homage to his alma-mater seemingly every

chance he gets. In the coming years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all move on â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to new careers, new surroundings, new lives. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put a couple pounds on. Some will start a family. Eventually, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make the voyage back to Aggieland, back to Kyle Field and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stare across to the East side where 30,000 maroon-clad students will stand on the same bleachers we stood. We will immediately conjure up those moments, our moments. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get chills thinking of the shocking revival of a dormant program. And we will, undoubtedly, think about Miller. Tonight, Miller will become a Bill or a Bronco, a Cardinal or a 49er. But forever, he will be an Aggie. Forever, he will be ours. David Harris is a senior economics major and sports editor

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Justin Thompson: Aggies should stand by their opinions

he ongoing debate over SB 63-106 has revealed much about the student body and those that claim to speak for us. It seems to me that its supporters are constantly tiptoeing backwards to keep from offending anyone. I will not follow suit. I proudly support the bill for several reasons. For one, I believe that homosexual actions are immoral, and I find its one-sided support through my student fees intolerable. I do not hate homosexuals; their lifestyle is offensive and against my beliefs. I feel the same about extramarital sex and similar actions common today. All are a misuse of a gift from God. Sex is not about recreation or either of the two participants; it is about an attempt to create new life. Sex that has no possibility of conception is wrong because it deprives a person at a chance at life. Extramarital and homosexual sex is selfish and reprehensible because they put the participants first at the expense of the most vulnerable. Why should we support this without also supporting the more upright point of view? I know that many have homosexual tendencies that may or may not be natural. Even if they are, that does not excuse acting them out. I can have innate feelings for a married woman, but that does not excuse adultery. We are not animals, dominated by instinct. We have free will and, to some extent, self-discipline. It is our instinct to sleep until the sun wakes us, but we set our alarms and go to class in the morning. We diet, exercise, take medicine and

do a multitude of things that are against our instincts. Sometimes, doing the right thing takes effort and goes against what we want to do. I sympathize with those fighting the temptation; I know it is a long, hard struggle. Despite this, I will likely be accused of hate, which, as we have been told ad nauseum, is not an Aggie value. I counter that moral courage and integrity are. This means standing up to the charges of bigotry and intolerance for your beliefs. Our student senate, almost as soon as the bill passed, came out to say that they did not support it. If it was such a bad idea and should have never been passed, then why did they vote for it? I have yet to hear one of its supporters stand up to the noise and say that they are proud of their vote. Don’t Aggies stand by what they believe is right? Is moral courage only one of our values until someone gets mad about our stance? Has our University sunk that far? No matter your stance on SB 63-106, have the strength of character to actually stand by it. Integrity and courage are the most important of our values, even above our loyalty to each other. That is why the honor code says that Aggies do not tolerate dishonorable people. If you tolerate everything, you

stand for nothing. Just as despicable as moral cowardice is the exploitation of our traditions for the advancement of an agenda. No true Aggie would use the most sacred of our traditions, Muster, as an opportunity to delegitimize a bill they disagree with. Muster is about honoring those who have come and gone before us, not about accepting everyone’s choices. It disgusts me that some think that their agenda is protected by the passing of the fellow Aggies they claim to place so high. If maintaining our Aggie family is as important to them as they say, then let the supporters of the bill leave the memory of our honored dead out of the debate. A true Aggie respects those who built this University we all love. This is an important debate that determines what we as a university believe. If you have managed to read this far, then you are rational or patient enough to discuss this with me. Justin Thompson is a senior aerospace engineering major.

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Ryan MacDonold: Racism still present at Texas A&M

his letter was originally addressed as a critical reaction to a topic pertaining to my philosophy class. A question was posed by my professor as to whether or not Texas A&M University is a racist institution? Before I begin, I would like to assume that we all regard racism with the highest discontent and discourage its usage with utmost sincerity. On the other hand, I do not speak for all of you, and opinions about race may vary for each individual. Nevertheless, to revert back to the original question, is Texas A&M University a racist institution? I would have to implore that it is. To say otherwise would be disregarding its history. I will argue this from the standpoint of racism being a social phenomena (persona representative of students and professors) rather than institutional racism. Now, Texas A&M may not be presently as racist as its historical accounts may construe, but I do not believe racism at this institution has disappeared entirely. I am as proud to be an Aggie as many of you. However, I would have to be realistic to note that A&M has had its pessimistic shortcomings. Historically, this institution has had a series of racist tinges. There were no African-American students until 1964. Prejudice towards women was ubiquitous as well, not allowing them to join the Corps of Cadets until nearly a decade later in 1974. Homosexuals were not left out either, with A&M refusing to recognize gay and lesbian student organizations until as late as 1985. I believe that there are still racist individuals present at A&M today, students and faculty alike.

However, the difference now is that open resentment toward people of race, gender and sexual preference are becoming increasingly discouraged. This doesn’t negate the fact that racism at A&M is still probable. I will make an analogy that a friend of mine was able to bring light to. A&M is a highly conservative institution; it is also highly religious. In fact, to be more specific, it is highly Christian. To say that it is generally religious would be erroneous, since the student body is, by majority, Christian. I would assume that many Christians would like to believe that their fellow Aggies, regardless of religious backgrounds, are tolerant of one another and their beliefs. I disagree. For instance, there is a Christian student organization that preaches and recites texts from the Bible and are often seen near the H2O fountain. Many of you are aware of what I am talking about. Despite their rather intense preaching, many of you go about your day like this is a normal occurrence. In fact, I have observed that many of you seem to act as if they were not even there. Would this be the same if a Muslim student group vociferously recited texts of Islam from the Quran? Most certainly not. Many of you would be outraged, offended and would react with hostility. I have observed the same trend when the atheist/agnostic group does a similar social event. They were barraged with

criticism and antagonism by many Christians. Why is this? I contend that this matter of intolerance is fairly similar to the same intolerance shown toward people of different racial backgrounds, gender and sexual orientations. The only difference that separates this is because Christianity in the U.S. (especially Texas) is socially accepted, and racism is no longer acceptable. We have it in our currency, “In God We Trust.” We have it in our Pledge of Allegiance. Some may refute this by saying it is simply the mention of a “deity,” but when these mentions of God were created, they were created with a Christian intent. Undeniably, I believe racism may still be present at A&M. However, racism is not as widely observed today as it was historically because it is no longer socially acceptable to be racist. This does not mean that there are not racist individuals here. To be Christian is socially acceptable, and we witness religious intolerance quite often. Unfortunately, I believe racism is no different; there is still racial intolerance. It may not be as common, but it is more discreet. Ryan MacDonold is a junior political science major.

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Top: Katie Higdon, director of communication for Brazos Valley Coalition for Life, talks to a woman getting out of her car in the parking lot of the Bryan Planned Parenthood. Left: Later in the day, a woman holds up a sign letting passersby know why the counselors are there. Right: The sidewalk counselors include A&M students, but the 40 Days for Life campaign draws Brazos Valley residents of all ages.

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since the beginning. For 12 years, she has stood on the sidewalk nearly every Saturday, except for a short sabbatical she said she took to recharge emotionally. Burow said she became involved Continued from page 1 with the pro-life movement at a young age with influence from her parents. She is able to impart innumerable facts, stolarge, effective grassroots organization that sponsors the interries and pro-life names to anyone interested in the issue. nationally observed 40 Days for Life campaign is remarkable. She shared a story about a woman who the coalition counAll this began in Bryan in 1998. Thirteen years later, I stood on seled and who ended up giving birth to twins. Burow said the sidewalk with counselors in the middle of 40 Days for Life. success stories such as that are highs, but there are also lows. Neither of us knew what to expect on arrival. Higdon in“It’s a spiritual battle. It’s constant. There’s not a day that I formed me Planned Parenthood had a volunteer who escorted relish coming out here,” Burow said. women from their cars to the front door. According to Higdon, Burow is a midwife. She assists pregnant women before, this was to keep the women from interacting with the sidewalk during and after the birth of their child. Standing on the sidecounselors. walk, praying and counseling are personal to her. Burow said she has had things thrown at her in the past Male involvement by motorists. However, she is not concerned for her safety Carl Paustian is a first-year biotechnology graduate student outside Planned Parenthood. She said she would come even at Texas A&M. Paustian stood in front of the Planned Parent- if she had concerns. hood clinic in Bryan with his head bowed in prayer for the first “If I’m not involved, I don’t think I could live with myself woman who arrived promptly at 7 a.m. that morning for her knowing what I know,” Burow said. “If I’m silent, I’m guilty. appointment. Over the next few hours, I witnessed Paustian It’s purely a conscience issue.” leave his prayerful stance and spring into action the moment a new patient arrived at the clinic. He never shouted, only rais- Different arrivals ing his voice enough to be audible over the sporadic traffic and Choreographing the occasion, greeting newcomers, praying the fence. Most of the morning, Paustian’s pleas, suggestions and introducing me to volunteers was Higdon. and statements of “We love you and are praying for you” went “Our mission is to peacefully and prayerfully end abortion unacknowledged or unanswered. in the Brazos Valley,” Higdon said. “We’re nearing 1,000 “Coalition for Life is not there to judge the men and women clients in the past 18 months. We are not a licensed medigoing to Planned Parenthood. I, and so many of the other cal clinic. We don’t pretend to be. We volunteers, are there on the sidewalk because we try to make them feel like they are not care about the health and safety of women in our alone, because they are not. We try to community,” Paustian said. “We are out there to get them the resources they need. We’re offer a loving hand to women who might want a support and a guide for them to take help and [don’t] know of the many options that the next step.” exist here in Bryan-College Station.” Higdon noted that every person and Occasionally, a patient or supporter will lash every story is different. out at him. One woman bellowed obscene lan“There is no stereotype of a pregnant guage and made crude hand gestures. girl. Every situation is different. Every “I’ve been cursed out before, threats of physisingle girl has a concern. It could be her cal action, but it’s expected,” Paustian said. “I parents, her living situation; it could be know it’s a controversial place to be and I know her finances,” Higdon said. “That’s why the people lashing out like this are doing it bewe’re fortunate in this community. We cause they’re hiding from the truth. Somewhere have so many resources. We can help her in the back of their mind, they know something find the solutions to her problems. That they’re doing is wrong. By my presence there, doesn’t include abortion.” I’m calling you out and saying this is wrong, and In the two hours I stood there, the you’re getting mad because I am doing it.” group grew from seven to 17. There was Paustian pointed out his actions are not proa Spanish-speaking church group on the testing but reaching out, to women and men south end of the Planned Parenthood alike. Reaching out to men is equally as hard. parking lot praying aloud in their native “Reaching out is emotionally difficult. The language. In between the two groups thing that is most difficult for me is seeing these stood Bobby Reynoso. He is an associother men bring a [woman] there for an aborate director and member of the coalition, tion,” Paustian said. “The most difficult part for but he arrived on the sidewalk differently me is seeing how we as men are failing and the than many of the others who came from general disdain men going in there have. This is evangelical Christian backgrounds. the quick fix; this is what’s best for them. That’s Reynoso said he became active in the tragedy, in my opinion.” the coalition four or five years ago bePaustian noted he has never had a conversacause he needed a lifestyle change. He Carl Paustian, acknowledged that men can never know tion with a man, but he continues to try to reach biotechnology graduate what it is like for women in this situation. out and engage them. student He said he is there to show compassion Veteran counselor for the women in crisis. A compassion Several women counselors hung back and waited for Paus- he said Planned Parenthood and abortion does not provide. “They provide some good services; I’m not going to take tian to make a connection, or to relieve him when he needs that away from them,” Reynoso said. “It’s that one service. a break. One, a veteran counselor, was professionally dressed That’s not compassion.” and wearing a necklace with a silver fetus on it. Planned Parenthood could not be reached for comment for Erin Burow, a Bryan native, has been active in the coalition

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B-CS pregnancy resource centers ◗ Hope Pregnancy Center http://hopepregnancy.org ◗ Planned Parenthood http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ ◗ Student Health Service Women’s Center http://shs.tamu.edu/womensclinic ◗ Project Gabriel http://www.austindiocese.org/gabriel_project_about.php ◗ Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, Inc. http://aggielandadoptions.org http://pregnancyoutreach.org this article.

Divisive issues Students at A&M comprise a small amount of the coalition’s clientele, according to Higdon, but students have strong feelings about the issues surrounding the coalition and Planned Parenthood. Kathleen Sullivan, senior kinesiology major, said personal experiences have influenced her decisions and opinions. She acknowledged her faith also plays a role in her pro-life stance. “I’m definitely pro-life. I know there are those really aggressive groups that stand outside of clinics. That’s not how I am,” Sullivan said. “For them to be passive but passionate, I think is really important to gain awareness and to give them options. I think it is awesome in general.” Not all students at A&M agree with the sidewalk counselors’ methods or the coalition’s mission to shut down Planned Parenthood. Some are concerned about options available to women and the atmosphere the sidewalk counselors create outside of Planned Parenthood. “Pro-choice is the choice to make that decision. Pro-choice is more about choices, not abortion,” said Arlette Acosta, a junior international studies major. “Not just having the baby.” Acosta said she has never witnessed sidewalk counseling, but she thinks it is possible Coalition for Life’s presence instills fear in women headed into the clinic. She said she believes the name “Planned Parenthood” might have a stigma attached and is glad there are other choices available. “It’s a good thing to have,” Acosta said. “But it’s not the only option. The harder we make it for women to choose that decision makes it worse.” Abortion and Planned Parenthood continue to be divisive issues in the realms of politics and personal opinion. People have many different and strong opinions about services such as Planned Parenthood and the funding they receive. Others have strong feelings about groups like the coalition. Higdon said people should not make assumptions about the organization. “I think people outside of the Coalition for Life might sometimes assume that we stand out on the sidewalk to judge women or to condemn them for their decisions,” Higdon said. “We wouldn’t be very good Christians if we were standing out there and judging women, so we want everyone involved with our organization to understand our approach. I know some people might write us off as ‘radicals’ or ‘crazy zealots,’ but if we can just reach out to one woman, if we can help just one child come into this world because of our presence on the sidewalk, then we feel like we are doing our job.”

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